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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,632.76, 48,955.44 and 13,912.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,632.76, 48,955.44 and 13,912.48 is: 20,871.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,632.76 : 48,955.44 = 13,912.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,632.76/48,955.44 = 13,912.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,632.76x = 48,955.44 × 13,912.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,632.76x = 681,091,579.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,091,579.89/32,632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,871.41

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